UH Hilo repeats its success at 2008 National Model United Nations competition

HILO, Hawaiʻi - For the second straight year, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has received the Distinguished Delegation award at the 2008 National Model United Nations competition in New York City. The team placed in the top 10 percent of the more than 290 universities from around the world. It was the third straight year that the UH Hilo team, coached by Dr. Phillip A. Taylor, professor of political science, won an award at the international competition.

The 21-student delegation from UH Hilo also represented the Republic of Congo exceptionally well. The team prepared for 30 contemporary world issues and contributed to the writing of well over 200 resolutions and reports. UH Hilo senior Matthew "Zeke" Bailey twice chaired the Security Council and was elected as a vice president of the General Assembly‘s Executive Committee. Lisa Leffingwell, Kari Rolon, Greg Conner and Mia Munekata were chosen as the outstanding delegates of their respective committees.